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BROSSARD, QC, Sept. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - Railpower Technologies Corp. (TSX: P) announced today that Long Beach Container Terminal, Inc. (LBCTI) purchased one hybrid EcoCrane power plant for a rubber tire gantry (RTG) crane with an option for five additional units. The EcoCrane purchased by LBCTI will replace a conventional generator set reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 70% when compared to conventional units, and up to 40% when compared to competing eco-friendly technology options.
LBCTI serves several container handling companies at North America's largest container port. The EcoCrane solution was selected by LBCTI for its excellent return on investment due to important fuel savings and lower lifecycle costs.
"We are very excited about this opportunity to provide our ultra clean equipment to the environmentally sensitive area of Southern California" said Mr. Jose Mathieu, President and CEO of Railpower. "We are very proud that our EcoCrane allows our customers to exceed environmental regulations in terms of eliminating harmful emissions and positively impacting non-attainment areas" added Mr. Mathieu.
About Railpower
Railpower Technologies (TSX: P) develops, markets, produces and sells specialized, patented, environment-friendly technology systems for the transportation and related industries. Railpower's technologies significantly reduce fuel usage, operating and maintenance costs and emissions. While Railpower's origins are in the transportation industry, its technologies have broad potential and applications in other markets and industries. Railpower is headquartered in Brossard, Quebec. Its U.S. office is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. (www.railpower.com)
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